Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 34 | 24 | 27 | 33 | 118 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 35 | 11 | 29 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Knicks outlasted the Pistons 118-99. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Knicks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.